Egypt’s Newborn Hearing Screening Coverage Rises to 83.72% in 2026

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population said coverage of hearing screening for newborns rose to 83.72% in 2026 under its early detection and treatment initiative.

The ministry reported significant progress in implementing the programme, which focuses on detecting and treating hearing impairment and hearing loss in newborn children.

Launched in September 2019, the initiative brings screening and treatment together as part of a national effort to address hearing problems early in life.

The latest coverage figure provides an update on the programme’s reach since its launch. The ministry’s brief announcement did not include a comparison with previous coverage rates.